| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville Exempted Village School District | Hicksville | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 854 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Central Local School District | Farmer | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 915 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Northeastern Local School District | Defiance | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,007 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How Defiance County compares
Together they enroll 2,776 students across 9 schools. The largest is Northeastern Local School District with 1,007 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Ohio average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Defiance County is Hicksville Exempted Village School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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